Baba Ganouj

(Eggplant salad)

1.

Eggplant, cilantro leaves, ginger root, garlic, lemon juice, dash pepper, ground cumin; 2)tahini(sesame seed paste), pomegranate juice,olive oil,salt,(optional: pomegranate seeds).

2.

Cilantro puree : Wash and dry cilantro leaves, add oil, salt and cumin and puree in food processor.

3. 4.

Chop or grate 1 tablespoon ginger root and 2 cloves garlic(6).

5. 6.

Char, broil or bake the eggplant, discard skin drain and mash(7,8).

7. 8.

Combine eggplant, the cilantro puree, tahini, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper

and mix well. (9).Add pomegranate juice (10).

9. 10.

Garnish with cilantro leaves, sliced tomato .(pomegranate seeds)

Serve with pita bread or rustic bread.

Optional: one fresh pomegranate seeded and juiced.

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